AMA adopts policy to make long-term care more affordable

To address the rising costs of long-term services and supports, the AMA adopted a new policy during its Annual Meeting to simplify long-term care insurance while also making it more affordable and innovative.The policy will automatically enroll current employees and retirees and urges Medicare, Medicare Advantage and Medigap plans to offer stronger long-term care benefits, according to a press release issued by the AMA.“Rising costs of everything from home ownership to higher education are making it harder than ever for Americans to save for retirement and the long-services (Read more...)